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Member since:

October 14, 2013

How did you find us?

Looking at Meetup groups in South Bay.

In a few words or a single sentence, describe your current position with regard to religious claims (e.g. atheist, agnostic, non-believer, believer, searching believer, etc). Please be specific in order to have your membership approved.

Despite being an atheist, I recognize that religion fulfills a psychological need and is not so much about whether supernatural beings exist or not.

What types of events interest you, and what do you hope to get from the Atheist Community of San José (ACSJ)?

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Introduction

biologyofreligion.co­m. I maintain a keen interest in the biology of human behavior. In particular I study and write about the biology of religion. God only exists as a creation of the human brain, but there's a biological reason for that.

We're about:

The Atheist Community of San Jose (ACSJ) is an organization for atheists and like-minded non-believers, founded to develop and support the atheist community and to provide opportunities for socializing, philanthropy, education, and friendship. We promote a positive public perception of atheists and secularists, and work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.

We typically meet every other Wednesday for a presentation by a guest speaker. Presentations by notable guest speakers and ACSJ members cover a broad spectrum of topics, some examples include atheism, religion, secularism, science, philosophy, and more. Additional events range from attending outside speaking events and debates to hiking, bowling, pub crawling, dinners, and philanthropic activities. We are a community in every sense of the word, with members having diverse talents and interests. We are also a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity organization.

"We are not creating atheists, we are creating a home for them." David Silverman President, American Atheists